WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2007
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: FALLEN SON: DEATH OF CAPTAIN AMERICA -- SPIDER-MAN
Fallen Son: Death of Captain America -- Spider-Man will arrive in stores on June 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jeph Loeb, with art and cover by David Finch.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Hešs confronted the deaths of family and friends but how will the passing of a fellow hero rock the Wall-Crawler?"
Fallen Son: Death of Captain America -- Spider-Man will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS CLASSIC #1
Avengers Classic #1 will arrive in stores on June 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Stan Lee and Dwayne McDuffie, with art by Jack Kirby, Michael Avon Oeming and Kevin Maguire and a cover by Arthur Adams.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"In the tradition of Classic X-Men, Marvel is re-presenting the original Avnegers #1 digitally re-mastered. But that's not all Marvel has not one, but two new short stories as well! Dwayne McDuffie and Michael Avon Oeming bring a tale of the Avengers' first tumultuous meeting and Stan Lee and Kevin Maguire bring a compelling tale about how the Avengers really formed!"
Avengers Classic #1 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NOVA #3
Nova #3 will arrive in stores on June 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with art by Sean Chen and a cover by Adi Granov.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"Nova's return to Earth continues -- with guest-stars the Thunderbolts! He fought in a war. He saved the universe. But is the world ready for the post-Annihilation Nova? Iron Man has given Richard Rider 24 hours to decide whether he'll join the Initiative -- but the Thunderbolts say his time is up! What will happen when Nova collides with this controversial crew... especially since one of their members is his former friend Robbie Baldwin, a.k.a. Penance?"
Nova #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: CABLE & DEADPOOL #41
Cable & Deadpool #41 will arrive in stores on June 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fabian Nicieza, with art by Reilly Brown and a cover by Skottie Young.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Fractured,' parts 1 and 2. The aftermath of the X-Men's battle against the Hecatomb has cost Cable a huge chunk of his island paradise of Providence and an even bigger slice of his soul. With all his hopes for the future of the planet Earth in jeopardy, now would be a pretty bad time for a reunion with Deadpool, wouldn't it? And an even worse time for... an assassination!"
Cable & Deadpool #41 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #21
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #21 will arrive in stores on June 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter David, with art and cover by Todd Nauck.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Back in Black' continues as Spidey finds one his oldest friends in the fight of her life. Could this be the end for Betty Brant!?"
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #21 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NEW X-MEN #39
New X-Men #39 will arrive in stores on June 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Christopher Yost and Craig Kyle, with art and cover by Skottie Young.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"'The Quest for Magik,' part 2 of 4. After the shocking events of last issue, the students of the Xavier Institute take their stand against Belasco, but do they have any hope of defeating the powerful demon sorcerer? And deep in the heart of Limbo, Anole and Pixie make a deal with another devil, a much blonder and more Russian devil by the name of Illyana Rasputin, while an earth-bound Surge and Hellion try to find a way into Hell."
New X-Men #39 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #8
Punisher War Journal #8 will arrive in stores on June 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way, with art and cover by Ariel Olivetti.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Part 3 of 'Blood and Sand,' with the heart of the American dream at stake. Somewhere in the heart of the Sonoran desert, halfway between the United States and Mexico, the Hate-Monger and his infamous hostage go one-on-one. Meanwhile, G.W. Bridge goes rogue... Stuart Clarke investigates how the National Force gets its
information and who's helping them get it... and Frank Castle unveils his astonishing plan."
Punisher War Journal #8 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #9
Amazing Spider-Girl #9 will arrive in stores on June 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Tom DeFalco, with art and cover by Ron Frenz.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Spider-Girl, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.,' part 1 of 4. When Spider-Girl stumbles on to a S.H.I.E.L.D. mission that's about to go bad, she inadvertently sets free the deadliest (and most-requested) foe that Spider-Man ever."
Amazing Spider-Girl #9 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SUB-MARINER #1
Sub-Mariner #1 will arrive in stores on June 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Cherniss and Peter Johnson, with art by Phil Briones and a cover by Michael Turner.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"Fresh off his key appearances in Civil War and Wolverine, Marvel's first mutant returns in his own limited series that will forever change the way we look at Namor and Atlantis. A horrendous terrorist attack has struck the U.S., and all clues point to an Atlantean sleeper cell. Now, Namor finds himself in S.H.I.E.L.D.'s crosshairs. But is Namor to blame? Or is this merely the first strike orchestrated by those within Atlantis who would see Namor stripped of his title and his kingdom? The half-human, half-Atlantean son of two worlds must race between the sea and the surface to track down those responsible for the attack before Tony Stark, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- a.k.a. Iron Man -- takes him down!"
Sub-Mariner #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: TREASURE ISLAND #1
Marvel Illustrated: Treasure Island #1 will arrive in stores on June 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is adapted by Roy Thomas, with art by Mario Gully and a cover by Greg Hildebrandt
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Featuring Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of buried treasure and high-adventure on the great seas, Treasure Island follows Jim Hawkins, sole protector of the fortune hidden with his father by pirate Billy Bones. The young Hawkins must now protect the treasure from the scurvy scoundrels in Bones' crew who've decided that it's time to get rich!"
Marvel Illustrated: Treasure Island #1 will be 32 pages and cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: WORLD WAR HULK #1
World War Hulk #1 will arrive in stores on June 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Greg Pak, with art by John Romita Jr. and a cover by David Finch.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"Exiled by a group of Marvel heroes to the savage alien planet of Sakaar, the Hulk raged, bled and conquered through the pages of last year's 'Planet Hulk' epic, rising from slave to gladiator to king. Now the Hulk returns to Earth to wreak his terrible vengeance on Iron Man, Reed Richards, Dr. Strange and Black Bolt -- and anyone else who gets in his way. Stronger than ever, accompanied by his monstrous Warbound gladiator allies, and possessed by the fiercest and purest rage imaginable, the Hulk may just tear this stupid planet in half."
World War Hulk #1 will be 48 pages and will cost $2.99.
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